Fortis, Ekana To Build 550-Bed Super Specialty Hospital

21 Aug 2025 CW Team

Fortis Healthcare has entered into a collaboration agreement with Ekana Group, Lucknow, for the operations and management of a 550-bed greenfield super-specialty hospital to be developed near Gomti Nagar. Once completed, the facility will serve as a Centre of Excellence for tertiary care services, bringing advanced medical infrastructure and global best practices to the Uttar Pradesh state capital.

Commenting on the partnership, Dr Ashutosh Raghuvanshi, MD & CEO of Fortis Healthcare, said:

“We are delighted to partner with Ekana Group to establish a state-of-the-art tertiary healthcare facility in Lucknow. Once operational, this 550-bed super-specialty hospital will significantly enhance access to advanced medical care for the city and neighbouring regions. This collaboration marks Fortis Healthcare’s third major presence in Uttar Pradesh, complementing our hospitals in Noida and Greater Noida, and underscores our commitment to expanding high-quality healthcare across the state.”

Uday Sinha, Promoter of Ekana Group, added:

“We are pleased to collaborate with one of India’s leading healthcare providers, Fortis Healthcare, to develop a world-class tertiary care hospital. This facility will not only expand access to advanced medical services but also strengthen patient care where it is most needed.”

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